The Waterless Sea is the first book devoted to the theories and history of mirages. Christopher Pinney navigates a sinuous pathway through a mysterious and evanescent terrain, showing how mirages have impacted politics, culture, science, and religion, and how we can continue to learn from their sublimity.
Christopher Pinney Book order




- 2018
- 2018
Lessons from Hell
- 135 pages
- 5 hours of reading
This book documents the growth of printed images of punishments in hell in 19th- and 20th-century India.
- 2011
Photography and Anthropology
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Focusing on the intersection of photography and anthropology, this book offers a visually engaging exploration of how anthropologists have utilized photography since the 1840s. It presents a critical examination of the evolving role of images in anthropological research and representation, highlighting the impact of visual culture on the understanding of diverse societies. The analysis challenges conventional narratives and encourages readers to reconsider the implications of photographic practices in anthropological work.
- 2008
An expert answers your questions about German Shorthaired Pointers: feeding, health, grooming, training, exercising, and more. The text is up-to-date and informative, yet clear enough for young pet owners.